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kate · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:15 am Post subject:

how...did the Dems get their hands on these records?

I know some things are public records, ie credit reports

but some things are not public, ie medical records
and I assume the military,

since Kerrry wont release his..how did he get theirs??

color me confused
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LOC1 · Seaman Recruit Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 1

Suggest that the Swifties talk with Col. Oliver North. He has a high level of credibility, has been through personal attacks by the media, and knows the ropes.

It would be wonderful if he would take up the cause of the Swifties. He could advance the knowledge of sKerry's fabrications very effectively.

rua · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:49 am Post subject:

Last I heard credit reports are not public records unless you've given the person who collected the reports your social security number (which are private to prevent among other things identity theft). I'd suggest putting in very plain english any attempt to smear your names using illegally obtained information will be taken seriously and charges will be filed. Libel and slander are illegal, bordering on federal offense, make it very clear you will not tolerate it.

rua · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 12:52 am Post subject:

Actually now that I think about it, I'd even go so far as contacting federal authorities with this just to cover your bases. You might be opposed to Kerry but that doesn't exclude you from your rights as Americans to be protected from such malicious attempts.

low26 · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:02 am Post subject:

Medical and credit records are private and obtaining them without permission is illegal,The only financial records I can think of that are public is bankruptcy

Navy_Navy_Navy · Admin Joined: 07 May 2004 Posts: 5777

Maybe that's why they've carefully inventoried them and know exactly to whom they have consigned each copy of the book.

Reporters cannot be forced to reveal their sources, remember?
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NavyBrat · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2004 2:19 am Post subject:

carpro · Admin Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 1176 Location: Texas

Just speculation here, but I would guess that with the right Washington connections, the SS# of all former military personnel could be obtained.

With that number, the rest would be easy.
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dansch · Seaman Recruit Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 8

It should NOT be easy to obtain medical records even with an SS#. They are protected under HIPAA with real jail penalties and fines (up to $250,000, I believe).

If that sort of information is released without the consent of the individual to anyone other than a healthcare provider, we're talking real lawbreaking.

carpro · Admin Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 1176 Location: Texas

It's been a long time since I was in the insurance business, but there used to be a data base called Medical Information Bureau (MIB). Anyone with the right connections could get a lot of info from just one partisan insurance executive. Sad

To face legal consequences, they have to be caught. Sad

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dansch · Seaman Recruit Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 8

Those databased are secured a lot better now, or their owners are facing the above penalties.

But you're right, catching them is a necessary step.

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